A transport truck was impounded by West Parry Sound OPP after officers laid impaired driving charges. (OPP photo)
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Transport truck driver facing impaired charges after Highway 400 stop

Andrew Mendler
By Andrew Mendler

A 27-year-old transport truck driver is facing impaired driving charges after being stopped by West Parry Sound OPP on Highway 400.

Police say around 11:30 p.m. on June 23 officers received a report of a traffic complaint on Highway 400 regarding a southbound commercial vehicle swerving within its lane, striking the shoulder, crossing the centre line and nearly causing a collision. Police located and stopped the vehicle. After conducting a roadside sobriety test, the driver was arrested.

The Brantford man is facing several charges, including impaired operation, and dangerous operation.

He was released from police custody and is slated to appear in court in Parry Sound on Aug. 20.

Police are reminding residents, if you suspect a driver is impaired, call 9-1-1.

Andrew Mendler
Andrew Mendler
Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

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